Class Descriptions and Dress Code
Tiny 2's and Teenie 2's with and without caregiver
- Description: In this 30-minute class for boys and girls, children will be introduced to organized dance through music and learn how to follow directions and interact with other children, all while having fun! Note that the Teenie 2's classes will perform in the annual recital. The Tiny 2's are session classes and will not perform in the annual recital.
- Dress Code for Girls: Pink Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.
- Dress Code for Boys: T-shirt, sweat pants/shorts, any color, black ballet shoes.
- Notes: Classes with caregiver are 9 week session classes.
Ballet/Tap
3 - 6 Year Olds
- Description: In this forty-five minute class, children will learn the basic introduction skills for both ballet and tap, age appropriate for each age level, while having fun.
- Dress Code: Same dress code as above with the addition of black tap shoes.
Pre-Ballet
5 - 7 Year Olds
- Description: This class continues to introduce the principles of classical ballet and combines important skills that are budding during this age span. Ballet etiquette, basic ballet movements, posture, gross motor skills, and creative ballet games are all incorporated.
- Dress Code: Black leotard, pink tights, ballet skirts welcome.
Ballet/Tap
7 - 10 Year Olds
- Description: Same description as noted above.
- Dress Code: Black leotard, pink tights, black jazz pants, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes.
Tap
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced*
- Description: In these classes, students will be introduced to basic/intermediate/advanced tap combinations, both center floor and at the barre, level appropriate. Across the floor work will be done.
- Dress Code: Black leotard, suntan tights, dance shorts, and tap shoes. May need to purchase a specific color for recital dependent upon the costume.
- Notes: *Must have at least two years of tap .
Jazz
Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
- Description: These classes will consist of strong emphasis on technique and combinations, both center floor and across the floor, New York and California styles, level appropriate.
- Dress Code: Black leotard, jazz pants/shorts, suntan tights, jazz oxfords (May need to purchase a specific color for recital dependent upon the costume.)
Ballet
Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
- Description: Classes include barrework, center floor and progress to center and across the floor combinations. Correct Ballet terminology is stressed as is proper alignment, classical technique, and musicality.
- Dress Code: All ballet levels: Black leotard, pink tights, ballet skirt any color optional, Bloch pink elastosplit ballet shoes, hair in a bun.
Pointe
- Description: Pointe dancing is an extension of more advanced ballet training where the dancer must possess overall strength and skill.
- Dress Code: Black leotard, pink tights, and pointe shoes approved by teacher.
- NOTE: Pointe students must take Intermediate or Advanced Ballet class in addition, per teacher recommendation.
Company Technique and Conditioning
- Description: Required for all company students, this class helps students navigate through dance technique and artistry. Through dance conditioning exercises, dance imagery, lessons in anatomy and experiential-based learning, students will learn how to break down dance steps and technical feats in order to become more connected and technically-accurate dancers and performers. Students will create short and long term goals for their competitive year, as well as to assess their progress. Dancers are required to bring a binder to class each week to keep notes and handouts.
- Dress Code: Black leotard, pink tights and ballet slippers.
Leap & Turn
- Description: In this class, students will be introduced to new turns, jumps, leaps and exercises to improve and strengthen their flexibility and bodies.
- Dress Code: Dance shorts, tights or leotard.
Triple Treat (3 in 1)
Ages 7-12
- Description: Class will touch on ballet, tap and jazz, the three major arts of dance. Ballet lessons will occur each week, and tap and jazz will be alternated every other week.
- Dress Code: Black leotard, pink/tan tights or black jazz pants or black dance shorts with tights. Hair pulled back off face and neck with bun or ponytail. Any color shoes to begin. Instructor will inform color and style of shoes for the recital performance.
Modern
Beginner/Intermediate
- Description: Modern dance is a style that integrates the use of weight, breath, expressiveness and rhythm. Students will be introduced to the methods of fall and recovery and sustain and fall. Breath will be studied and examined closely, as it is an important element in modern and all types of dance. Rich imagery and metaphors will be used in order for students to grasp the concepts of modern and to enable them to experience warm ups, choreography and improvisations fully.
- Dress Code: Leotard and tights, any color, no shoes or socks will be allowed in class, bare feet only please. Hair should be pulled back away from face.
- Notes: *Students must get instructor's approval and take a ballet class in their appropriate level to take this class.
Lyrical
Intermediate
- Description: Lyrical dance is a combination of ballet and jazz dance that uses music with lyrics to inspire the movements and choreography. Classes include warm up, isolations, stretches, and choreography combinations. Students will learn technique and how to execute emotional expression.
- Dress Code: Any color leotard and tights. Lyrical, ballet or jazz shoes or bare feet. Hair pulled away from face.
Contemporary
Intermediate
- Description: Contemporary blends creative dance and artistry with athletic technique found in jazz or Ballet. Classes integrate various traditional disciplines of modern dance foundations with current contemporary styles and fusion forms. These classes are for dancers who like creative challenges connecting dance to other mediums, and physical challenges that require persistence and practice. Exercises focus on creating flexibility and strength, total body connectivity, and creative problem solving.
- Dress Code: Any color leotard and tights. Barefoot, no shoes.
Hip Hop
Beginner - Ages 5 and up
Intermediate/Advanced - Teens
- Description: Learn the latest trend. High energy and lots of fun!
- Dress Code: Black jazz oxfords or black hip hop shoes, jazz pants, dance shorts, leotards and/or bike shorts. Please no jeans, street clothes or street sneakers.
Adult Tap
- Description: In this class your toes will be tapping and your spirits will be lifted as you have fun tapping through center floor combinations, across the floor moves, and choreography. No experience is necessary, just come and have fun!
- Dress Code: Comfortable clothes, tap shoes a must, any color.
Mindful Movement
- Description: Join us as we use stretching, yoga and light movement for stress release, enjoyment, socialization, and relaxation! There will be a meditation at the end of each class for a peaceful end to your day.
- Dress Code: Comfortable clothes